BLACK SIMONE 2, was one of the first boards I tried from the Fly Black Bird project. At first glance I doubted if the board worked. It’s a 5’2’’ practically no rocker, with a radical moon tail, with beautiful wooden glass on keels (twinzer), a painting with vivid shades of yellow, pink and black. The board is a real experiment. Over time I learned to flow with her, to feel her qualities, to tame her difficulties, and I discovered a fast universe, unusual new possibilities, very different from what I usually see and surf. It was a real love affair. Concessions, sensations, learning, dedication, unforgettable moments. This small clip portrays a session in Carcavelos, filmed by Tobias Ilsanker and another in Ipanema filmed by Caio Guedes. Although it represents only a little of what we live together, the clip records some of these good moments, with a top class soundtrack and that artistic touch of FBB by Pedro Falcão. Hope you enjoy :) Aloha! — John Magrath